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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office announces its annual matching grants to state, local and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations for the preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations. The Preservation Office has...
National League of Cities Message: “This MLK Day, Cities Transform Hurt Into Healing”
This MLK Day, Cities Transform Hurt Into Healing by Leon T. Andrews, Jr., is the Director of the Race, Equity And Leadership (REAL) initiative at the National League of Cities. Reposted from the NLC Website. As we take the weekend to commemorate the life’s work of...
ACOG’s Legislative Priorities
Staff Contacts Mark W. SweeneyExecutive Director(405) 234-2264 Click the image below to download a copy of the...
An Interview with Ben Curry, 9-1-1 Communications Supervisor, (Edmond, Oklahoma)
An Interview with Ben Curry9-1-1 Communications SupervisorEdmond by ROBIN MURRAY 9-1-1 Training Institute Programs Manager Working the midnight shift at a 9-1-1 call center can be feast or famine. Some of the most challenging 9-1-1 calls come in during the 10 pm to 6...
Oklahoma EV Charging Stations Represent Tourism, Economic Development Opportunities for State, Region
by Rayyan Aldossary ACOG Clean Cities Intern Earlier this month, ACOG Clean Cities Intern Rayyan Aldossary presented research regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure development tourism and economic development opportunities to the Oklahoma Electric...
Stay Merry and Bright this Holiday Season (Party With A Plan) | ACOG
Stay Merry and Bright this Holiday Season The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and National Highway Transportation Safety Administraiton wants to...
Historic Day: OKC Streetcar Opens
The source for the following story is the City of Oklahoma City Public Information Office. // Photos by ACOG Staff The OKC Streetcar is here. Mayor David Holt, Ward 6 Councilwoman Meg Salyer, Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice and other Oklahoma City leaders officially...
Encompass 2040: ACOG’s Long-Range Transportation Plan
Encompass 2040 is the long-range transportation plan for Central Oklahoma. It functions as a responsible guide for maintaining and improving the current transportation system in the region, and identifies priority transportation projects and investments. Encompass...
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Environmental Excellence Winners
Pictures and Story by Angela Hankins, Special Programs Officer, ACOGACOG Members and Central Oklahoma Community Organizations Recognized at Keep Oklahoma Beautiful's Environmental Excellence CelebrationOn Friday night, ACOG members and Central Oklahoma community...
2019 FREE Printable Snow Route Map for OKC Region (Download Now)
Navigate the SnowACOG recently completed updating the 2018-2019 Regional Snow Route Map to provide a useful tool for navigating Central Oklahoma roadways when they are covered in snow. The above map features snow routes for different cities in different...
Truck Platooning Update (November 2018)
Truck Platooning UpdateNovember 2018 Staff ContactsJennifer SebestaProgram CoordinatorTransportation and Planning...
Look Back on Open Streets Fall 2018
Open Streets Fall 2018Central Oklahomans continue to reclaim their streets in an effort to create and promote healthy, active communities. Check out Charlotte Adcock's latest look back on Open Streets Fall 2018 featuring Open Streets Moore and Open Streets OKC.fety...
9-1-1 Community Mourns Loss of Public Safety Dispatcher Roy Cole
9-1-1 & Public Safety Division Community Mourns Loss of Roy Cole, Public Safety Dispatcher, City of the Village Robin Murray 9-1-1 Institute Programs Manager 5 November 2018 Roy Cole, a Public Safety Dispatcher with The City of the Village, passed away...
Clean Cities Celebrates 2018 Coast-to-Coast NGV Road Rally
Clean Cities Celebrates 2018 Coast-to-Coast NGV Road RallyACOG staff joined representatives from the Office of Senator James M. Inhofe, the Office of Congressman Tom Cole, the Office of Markwayne Mullin, NGV America, ONE Gas, Clean Energy Fuels, OnCue Express, and...
Request for Proposals: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
DeadlineProposals must be received no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018.IntroductionThe Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is seeking proposals from qualified professionals who are knowledgeable in research and development, planning, and...
Halloween Safety Tips
Drivers DRIVERS CAN Avoid using handheld electronic devices. Remember that as soon as you step out of your car, you become a pedestrian. If you see a drunk driver or impaired pedestrian on the road, contact local law enforcement. Be especially alert for all road...
The Village Seeks a Full-Time 9-1-1 Dispatcher
9-1-1 Dispatcher (Full-Time) The City of The Village Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time 911 dispatcher. Job Description The City of The Village Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time 911 dispatcher. Applicants should have...
Funding Opportunities for Central Oklahoma Schools
Funding Opportunities for Central Oklahoma Schools Oklahoma Alternative Fuel School Bus Program The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the Oklahoma Alternative Fuel School bus program. This program will be...